Troy Strickland

Mr. Troy William Strickland, 72, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
He was the son of the late, Grady and Maud Smith Strickland and was preceded in death by his step-mother, Ida Strickland and step-sister, Martha Bryant.
Troy was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He served in the Georgia National Guard for many years and retired from Liberty National Life Insurance Company in March 2002. During his more than 40 years of service in sales, he served as an agent and as sales manager. He received many awards from the company and the association of Life Underwriters.
Troy is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joyce Bailey Strickland of Dalton; son, Greg Strickland of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Doug Staples of Front Royal, VA.; grandchildren, Noah Strickland of Dalton, Sydney and Oakley Staples of Front Royal, VA.; step-sister and husband, Mary Jo and Bob Braddock of Winter Haven, FL.; sisters-in-law, Peggy Bailey of Chatsworth, GA. and Margie Bailey of Beech Mountain, NC.; nieces and nephews also survive.
Services will be Thursday at 1 P.M. from the Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rhoda Howell and Pastor Johnny Taylor officiating.
Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home Wednesday from 6 to 9 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 901 Veterans Dr., Dalton, Ga. 30721.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton ( across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.